Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2
Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 is in the constellation of
Coma,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2023 GQ2 is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 2023 GQ2 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance data is measured in Astronomical Units and sampled with an interval of 1 day.
The value of the reported distance might be somewhat inaccurate around the times of closest approach for objects passing extremely close to Earth.
Closest Approach
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 to Earth happens on Thu Nov 16 2028 at a distance of 0.010154 Astronomical Units, or 1,519,084 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2, according to the most recent ephemerides data. Magnitude data is sampled with a 2 days interval and there might be inaccuracies for objects changing brightness very rapidly during the course of a few days. For comets there could be large discrepancies between the observed and predicted brightness because of their highly dynamic behaviour.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 at epoch 12 September 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460200.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.40178632 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 36.84400996° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.98367138 AU 147,155,145 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
2.30502431 AU 344,826,730 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.64434785 AU 245,990,937 km |
| Orbital period | period |
2.1086 years 770.1742 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Aug-20 14:45:55 2,460,543.1152 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2026-Sep-29 18:56 2,461,313.2894 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 349.35285023312° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 53.824176542312° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 199.85248948721° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.46742672°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jun 06 | 12h 37m 14s | +21° 54’ 34” | 23.99 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 12h 37m 12s | +21° 33’ 01” | 24.01 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 12h 37m 12s | +21° 11’ 33” | 24.03 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 12h 37m 13s | +20° 50’ 09” | 24.05 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 12h 37m 17s | +20° 28’ 49” | 24.07 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 12h 37m 22s | +20° 07’ 34” | 24.09 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 12h 37m 29s | +19° 46’ 25” | 24.11 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 12h 37m 37s | +19° 25’ 20” | 24.12 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 12h 37m 47s | +19° 04’ 20” | 24.14 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 12h 37m 59s | +18° 43’ 25” | 24.16 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 12h 38m 12s | +18° 22’ 35” | 24.18 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 12h 38m 26s | +18° 01’ 50” | 24.20 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 12h 38m 42s | +17° 41’ 10” | 24.21 | Coma |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 12h 39m 00s | +17° 20’ 36” | 24.23 | Coma |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2023 GQ2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.